One of the more famous content creators, the WarOwl, is the go-to guy for all things Counter-Strike. Whether offering guidance on how to rise through the ranks, or seeing his experience playing the game, WarOwl is one of the premier Counter-Strike YouTubers.
Every content creator has a different story with unique challenges and successes. And we got to sit down for a chat with WarOwl to get his personal story, a look at his brand, and a preview of his goals for the future.
William Dowell (WD): What inspired you to create your YouTube Channel?
WD: When you started creating videos both as a hobby and full time, what were some of the challenges?
WD: Since YouTube has changed a lot in the last few years, how do you think the market for creating content has changed for you?
WD: With the current YouTube climate are there any issues on YouTube or Google’s side that is hindering content creators from fully creating their videos?
WD: As you said it takes a lot of time to create this video content. How do you manage a work-life balance?
WD: With creating this content, how do try to maintain your originality and productivity while your working?
WD: You mentioned the failing to adapt with up and coming YouTubers are there any mistakes that other YouTubers seem to make and how can new content creators avoid them?
WD: For you, what do you think is your biggest struggle or weakness when creating videos?
WD: One of your major focuses is Counter-Strike, which while large, is a niche market. What do you think is essential for creating for a market that is that small and dedicated?
WD: Are you still passionate for Counter-Strike or is the constant focus and videos about it starting to decrease interest?
WD: With your branching out content such as your Overwatch or Half-Life videos, are you expanding the scope of your channel or still primarily focusing on Counter-Strike?
WD: Is there any series or video style that you have started to get bored of, but are continuing because of audience demand?
WD: When dealing audience and creating PR, what are some of the biggest mistakes new YouTubers tend to make?
WD: Speaking of the refusing to do anything controversial, what will you and your brand not do?
Gambling is designed as a losing game. You’re not supposed to win it and it’s something that adults and responsible people can do for fun, with the understanding in that you’re not supposed to win it. I think that unfortunately people are getting the wrong impression. It’s being forced onto young people and I think it’s having a negative reaction. So no, I avoid taking any sponsorships like that.
WD: What do you think is the relationship between the content creator and the audience?
WD: With your brand of content has there ever been a major mistake or action that you have regretted making?
WD: Speaking of the attitude of Counter-Strike. How do you view the Counter-Strike community as a whole?
WD: Regarding Valve’s response to inappropriate behavior and gambling, do you think they have been reactive, or do they need to take a step further?
WD: In a broad sense, how do you see your channel improving or growing?
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The WarOwl is a strong content creator and we thank him for taking the time for this interview. For more WarOwl content, check out his YouTube Channel.
